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Battle of Great Britain
The Germans bombed England, but the British air force stopped them from invading the country. -
The Bombing of Pearl Harbor
Convinced the United States to join WW2. -
Battle of Okinawa
The US captured the most southern island of Japan. Medic Doss. -
Battle of Midway
The US was very much outnumbered in this battle, but managed to win. -
Battle of Stalingrad
Lasted a whole 5 months, between the Nazis and the Soviets. About 2.2 million died from this, and the Soviets eventually won. -
Operation Torch
The Allies went to stop the Nazis from expanding anymore from North Africa. -
Monuments, Fine Arts, and Archives Program
A group that was established to protect cultural property during and after WW2. -
The Battle of Kursk
In the Russian city Kursk, the largest tank battle. -
D-Day Invasion
Allied invasion of Normandy, France, largest seaborne invasion. -
Battle of Bulge
Allied forces dealt a heavy blow to Germany's forces. Hitler's last shot. -
Battle of Iwo Jima
A major battle between the Japanese Imperial Army and US Navy and Marines. Created a path to the Battle of Okinawa and US victory. -
FDR Death
Roosevelt dies of a brain hemorrhage, and Truman takes his place. -
Hitler Death
Hitler supposedly commits suicide in his bunker. -
Atomic Bombing of Hiroshima
Little boy. -
Atomic Bombing of Nagasaki
Fat man.